Re: [orca-list] Is Linux suitable for non-programmer/computer scientists?

[Krishnakant Mane <krmane gmail com>]

I think Vinux 4, when ever it is released will be a great distro as well.
But yes right now Ubuntu 12.04 is the best.
Happy hacking.
Krishnakant.
On 03/18/2013 03:29 AM, Christopher Chaltain wrote:
> You don't need to use the command line or know a lot of complicated 
> bits to use Linux. It's definitely not just for programmers and 
> computer scientists. This list is about Orca, which is a screen reader 
> for the graphical desktop. Of course, knowing and using the command 
> line opens some things up to you but it's not necessary to use Linux.
>
> I'd suggest starting off with Ubuntu 12.04. You just need to hit the 
> control+s key once you hear the drums. Another option is vinux 3.0.2 
> or the beta of vinux 4 which is based on Ubuntu and just comes up 
> talking.
>
> On 03/17/2013 04:55 AM, James AUSTIN wrote:
> > Hi All,
> >
> > I don't post too often but read this list with great interest.
> >
> > I'm not going to go into my reasons here, but I am beginning to think 
> > that my current  access solution could be in the process of stagnating.
> >
> > I would be very sad to say goodbye to it, but the time might come 
> > when such a course is necessary.
> >
> > Reading the list suggests that a great deal of command line knowledge 
> > and complicated bits and piece are involved in Linux, even after all 
> > of this time.  I'm not exactly a command line newbie, but many of you 
> > are far more conversant than I am.
> >
> > Do any of you have  any suggestions where I might start if I did 
> > decide to jump on the Linux band wagon please? I have been reading a 
> > lot about Ubuntu and it seems to be the favourite among many.
> >
> > Thank you and please feel free to write to me off-list if you prefer.
> >
> > Take care
> > James
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